A Buddhist with a Drum Waits to Cross the Bridge

A Buddhist played a drum; some Jews sounded shofars; Christians and Muslims were visible;and, most likely, atheists, agnostics, pagans, Hindus, and Native Americans were there, as well. This was a peaceful expression of the democracy’s spiritual pluralism. Indeed, before most main events, there was prayer, and despite diverse orientations, many people solemnly bowed their head, out of belief, compliance, or deference.